e2e

e2e or ‘Entry to Employment’ can help you to get ready for work or further learning.  You will have a programme worked out for you that meets your needs. e2e can help you gain confidence and learn life skills. You can also learn job-hunting skills and choose which job to train for by trying out a few different ones.  Having completed an e2e programme you should be able to move on to an apprenticeship.

If you think you might be interested in an e2e programme talk to your Connexions personal adviser who will be able to help you find a suitable programme.

Pay on e2e

Young people on e2e can apply for EMA - Education Maintenance Allowance. At present your family income must be below £30,810 a year to qualify. From 30th June 2008 all young people on e2e will receive the maximum £30 weekly EMA payment, regardless of their household income. Also while you are on an un-waged apprenticeship or e2e your parents will be able to carry on claiming Child benefit and Child Tax Credits for you up to your 20th birthday - even if you don’t qualify for EMA.

You may also be able to apply for money from an Access or Hardship fund. There is a limited amount of cash available and it will go to the most needy students – ask your e2e provider for details.

Travel costs

You may be able to get help with travel costs– ask your e2e provider for details.
 

Applying for e2e

You can apply for e2e on the Leicester and Leicestershire Common Application Form (LeCAP). You should be given a LeCAP form to fill in by your current school or college. You may be able to fill the form in online if your school are using

Your form will be sent to your Connexions PA. They will then help you to find a suitable e2e programme.

You can still apply to e2e after you leave school. Visit your local Connexions Centre for help.

e2e: Your questions answered

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Last Updated: 26-Aug-2008